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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.53, 321.83 and 77.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.53, 321.83 and 77.61 is: 116.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.53 : 321.83 = 77.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.53/321.83 = 77.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.53x = 321.83 × 77.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.53x = 24,977.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,977.23/214.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.43

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